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Size matter?
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Copyright: Ralf Lukovic (ralfsworld) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 502 W: 88 N: 1791] (6034)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Blue Birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-22 8:57
Viewed: 562
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Captured in Tanzania on way to Serengeti. We had stop for lunch and as you probably know birdls like to eat too :) So, this was a competition beetwen two finches and this starling over piece of bread...

Captured with 20D @ 400mm.

The Ruppells Long-Tailed Starling is an iridescent, dark purple-blue starling, with a long, graduated tail and creamy-white eyes. The head and neck are darker, sometimes with bronze sheen. Sexes are similar, and immature is brownish with a shorter tail.
Mostly found in pairs or small groups in acacia woodland and Savannah country...

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all of you...

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HI ralf,

Size does matter for sure and also does sharpness and composition for a good pic , which is what you have in this pic.POV & sharpness is worth watching in this pic.

Tfs

pawan

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1901 W: 4 N: 5175] (19712)
  • [2007-12-22 9:04]

Hi Ralf.What a stange looking bird. Bright colours it has. you have capture it with fine detail and colour. a nice POV with the bird looking at you.
well done TFS.
Nick

A very merry christmas and happy new year to you and your family.

hi ralf
a very good picture with amazing colors
good composition and dof

aleks ;-)
best regards

Hi Ralf
Amazing color starling
Excellent sharpness and detail
tfs jon

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 568] (2327)
  • [2007-12-22 9:36]

Hi Ralf,
This kind of starling is very beautiful, wish we had them here in Europe! Nice colors and interesting composition!
Regards
Ena

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2496 W: 132 N: 7098] (22175)
  • [2007-12-22 9:47]

Hej Ralf,
Fine sharp capture of a Ruppells Long-tailed Starling in a great pose and fine composition on a rocky BG.
The iridescent plumage shows up really well against the rocky BG.
Thanks for sharing this goodie from your archives,
God Jul och Gott Nytt År, samt en trevlig resa till Spanien,
Ivan

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  • medio Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 27 W: 2 N: 35] (170)
  • [2007-12-22 10:56]

Hi Ralf,

Making very nice, good color and great focus and good definition precious photo.
greetings José

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 59 N: 2257] (7477)
  • [2007-12-22 11:44]

Hello Ralf,
Great coloured focus. Very sharp. Fantastic low POV with a very good composition and eye-contact.
Also a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
Peter

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  • Rolf Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 59 W: 0 N: 27] (196)
  • [2007-12-22 14:02]

Hi Ralf
Cool shot of this starling.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
TFS
Rolf

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1682 W: 24 N: 4890] (15942)
  • [2007-12-23 0:36]

Hi Ralf,
Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to you.
Wonderful shot of this beautiful Starling with such lovely colours and sharp details on its plumage. Great eye contact and neat focus. Superb lighting and exposure and a precise DOF. The two OOF finches add a nice natural effect. Excellent POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2378 W: 164 N: 7139] (22556)
  • [2007-12-23 4:16]

Hej Ralf,
Another splendid capture from Tanzania! What a terrific Starling in stunning colours. Very sharp details and the Finches in the background makes it into a lovely composition.
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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